Islam
Is Muhammad Muslim Jesus?
No. Jesus is a prophet in Islam, and Muhammad is the founder of Islam
Who was at the top of the Church Hierarchy And what was their job?
Pope. Representative of God on Earth. Could declare a crusade (Pope Urban II)
Who is Krishna Deva Raya?
A Hindu king who increased international trade and modernized his military with help from the Portuguese.
What ruling Dynasty came after the Silla?
Koguryo Dynasty
What is the lingua franca of the Coptic Church?
Ge’ez
What is the text that is the direct word of Muhammad?
The Hadith
What was the special title that Charles “The Hammer“ Martel was given by the Merovingian family?
Mayor of the Palace. First step towards his son’s kingship.
What are some basic differences between Islam and Hinduism?
Points of origin; Religious traditions (Abrahamic and Vedic); amount of gods
Which Korean Dynasty lasted until the 20th century?
Yi (Choson)
What is the difference between greater and lesser Jihad?
Greater = Personal Battle
Lesser = Physical Battle
What is the Minha?
Means test or trial; loyalty oath taken by religious scholar under al-Mamun that said that the Quran was a solid document
What led to a rise in literacy among the Slavs?
Who is Genghis Khan?
Brutal warlord of Mongolia; Good diplomat
What people are a part of Vietnam national Identity?
How did St. Boniface die?
Killed by the Germans he was converting because he chopped down their sacred tree.
What is the difference between Sunni and Shiite/Shii/Shiia?
Shi’ites supported the view that only members of the Prophet’s family should lead and rule; Sunnis believe that it should be any worthy leader.
What is the Magna Carta?
Prototype of the Constitution/Bill of Rights; A document that forced King John to establish laws that defined the rights of the ruler and the ruled.
What did the Sui Dynasty do?
United China after 400 years; Re-establish Confucianism; Well-field system
What is Angkor known for?
known for its elaborate temples that illustrated Hindu & then Buddhist religious themes
What is the difference between Arab and Muslim?
Arab is the ethic group, Muslim is the religious group;
Muslim = Christian, Islam = Christianity
At least three reasons for Abbasid Decline.
-empire too large
– overly powerful generals & governors
– religious & political dissent
– ethnic divisions
– weak caliphs
– palace intrigue
– rising power of bureaucrats & military
A second crusade Propagandist; Writer of the Monastic rule for the Templar; Christian mystic who was (according to Dr M) anti-intellectual
What did Li Shimin do?
Helped found the Tang Dynasty with his father
What religion does Rastafarianism technically fall under?
Christianity; Jehovah‘s Witness
What does fida’in mean?
Warriors who often went on suicide killing missions.